what with
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—used to introduce the part of a sentence that indicates the cause of something
What with school and sports, she's always busy.
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More importantly, Nordstrom stages one of the biggest shopping happenings of the year, what with its summertime Anniversary Sale during which the hottest picks see hype-worthy discounts.
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Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2025
But Democrats likely have a solid shot at retaking the House next year, what with the slim GOP majority and the traditional midterm losses of the party in power.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2025
Yes, that’s indeed possible, what with the deals our team of dedicated beauty experts have already identified — combing through all the selections to home in on only the best and brightest.
—Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 18 Mar. 2025
Keeps slipping their mind what with buying 100 wingers.
—Laurie Whitwell, The Athletic, 15 Mar. 2025
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Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2025
But Democrats likely have a solid shot at retaking the House next year, what with the slim GOP majority and the traditional midterm losses of the party in power.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2025
Yes, that’s indeed possible, what with the deals our team of dedicated beauty experts have already identified — combing through all the selections to home in on only the best and brightest.
—Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 18 Mar. 2025
Keeps slipping their mind what with buying 100 wingers.
—Laurie Whitwell, The Athletic, 15 Mar. 2025
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“What with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/what%20with. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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